Qualcomm · 6 hours ago
Power & Limits Management System Software Engineer, Staff
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $202K/yr
4+ years expQualcomm is a leading technology innovator driving next-generation digital experiences and enabling a more connected future. This role is focused on optimizing power and performance for next-generation data-center platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance ARM-based server technologies.
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Responsibilities
Analyze complex system-level use cases for data-center server platforms
Optimize power and performance technologies, including DVFS and power-limiting mechanisms, for next-generation ARM platforms
Collaborate across teams to achieve best-in-class product-level KPIs for power and performance
Drive enhancements in system architecture and software for ARM-based platforms
Influence software feature requirements to meet power and performance goals
Develop algorithms and techniques to reduce power consumption and improve performance
Perform system-level optimizations using hardware and software-based power, thermal, and limits-management techniques
Apply deep expertise in power, performance and thermal domain to achieve critical engineering goals
Lead the ideation, prototyping, and development of key power, performance, and thermal features, ensuring product KPIs are met or exceeded
Serve as a domain expert in power, performance, and thermal technologies
Identify and address system and software inefficiencies from a power-performance perspective
Analyze user needs and constraints to design optimized software solutions
Design and implement software subsystems for complex, large-scale products
Collaborate with hardware, systems, and test engineering teams to ensure cohesive system design
Produce and review detailed technical documentation for advanced software projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc
Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with 6+ years of relevant industry experience
Expertise in power and performance management techniques
Hands-on experience with power, performance and thermal measurement methodologies and optimization on server-class products
Strong familiarity with ARM architecture and programming in C, C++, and Python
Solid understanding of SoC and computer-system architecture
Experience with board and SoC bring-up, device drivers, and common peripheral buses
Strong background in Linux, real-time operating systems, and multithreaded architecture
Strong debugging skills and experience with ARM-based systems
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Benefits
Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package
Company
Qualcomm
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$3.5M1991-12-20IPO
1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M
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